A rip-roaring night of the very best live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent.
Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans! “Will make you laugh, a lot, simple as” – British Comedy Guide.
The masterful Olga Koch is our May headliner following appearances on Mock the Week, QI, Live at the Apollo, Richard Osman’s House of Games and the hugely successful Off Menu podcast. She is joined by Essex-born comedian and actor Jordan Gray, creator and co-star of ITV’s record-breaking sitcom “Transaction”, and Stephen Buchanan, the first ever Scottish comedian to win the coveted BBC New Comedy Award. Completing the lineup is the award-winning Chris Thorburn, as seen on BBC’s The Now Show, Scot Squad and Breaking The News, with the internationally acclaimed Ray Bradshaw as MC.
*Line-up is subject to change in exceptional circumstances. In the event of a line-up alteration, a performer of similar calibre will be added.
Performer Bios:
Olga Koch
Olga has lit up screens on Mock the Week, QI, Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Late Night Mash, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Guessable, and Question Team, and is a fan-favourite guest on the Off Menu podcast. Known for her razor-sharp wit and masterful storytelling, Olga was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer (2018), Most Outstanding Show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival (2020), and won the Writers Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy (2022). Her BBC Radio 4 series OK Computer ran for 3 Seasons and was nominated for a BBC Audio Drama Award.
Jordan Gray
Jordan Gray is an Essex-born comedian, actor, and screenwriter – and the creator and co-star of ITV’s record-breaking sitcom “Transaction”. Her award-winning special “Is It A Bird?” is available to stream now on Channel 4. Her new show “Is That A C*ck In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Here To Kill Me?” is currently touring the UK and abroad. Her now-legendary naked performance on Friday Night Live changed the face of live TV forever, one week before she became the first transgender woman to headline The London Palladium. She also happens to be the first ever transwoman on The Voice (2016).
Ray Bradshaw
Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist, Ray has performed solo sell-out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, and Melbourne, and most recently supported Ardal O’Hanlon on tour. Ray has numerous radio credits under his belt including BBC Scotland and Radio 4 and is a frequent guest on Kevin Bridges and Friends. Ray has worked on the BAFTA nominated The Dog Ate My Homework for CBBC and Hogmanay Live for BBC Scotland.
Stephen Buchanan
Stephen Buchanan was the first ever Scottish comedian to win the coveted BBC New Comedy Award, and soon after was crowned the Scottish Comedian of the Year. He has created many viral comedy sketches online gaining well over 19 million views across Instagram and TikTok. As seen on Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central), Scot Squad (BBC One Scotland), The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC).
Chris Thorburn
Chris Thorburn is a comic, writer and member of award-winning comedy collective CHUNKS. As seen on BBC’s The Now Show, Scot Squad and Breaking The News.
‘There’s not a comedy style Thorburn isn’t adept at’ (Comedy.co.uk). ‘He’s going to go far’ (NPR.org).